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Chief Technology Architect - Insurance

Accenture3 days ago
Toronto, Ontario
C Level
full_time

About the role

ARE YOU READY to step up and take your technology expertise to the next level? There is never a typical day at Accenture, but that’s why we love it here! This is an extraordinary chance to create a rewarding career at Accenture Technology. Working in a digitally driven, innovation-led environment where you can help clients shift to the New using leading-edge technologies on some of the coolest projects you can imagine.

About the role: As the Chief Technology Architect – Insurance, you will be responsible for shaping the technology vision and architecture strategy for leading insurance clients. You will guide complex digital transformation initiatives across life, health, P&C, and reinsurance domains, delivering scalable and future-proof solutions that meet business, regulatory, and customer expectations. This role combines deep insurance industry knowledge with cutting-edge technology expertise to drive innovation and business value.

Responsibilities Strategic Technology Leadership

  • Define and execute enterprise architecture strategies aligned with insurers’ business goals and transformation agendas.

  • Lead digital innovation programs including modernization of legacy systems, cloud adoption, API-led integration, and intelligent automation.

  • Advise CIOs, CTOs, and business leaders on technology modernization, regulatory compliance, and emerging tech (e.g., AI, IoT, blockchain in insurance). Solution Architecture & Delivery Oversight

  • Architect end-to-end insurance solutions including policy administration systems (PAS), claims, underwriting, and customer experience platforms.

  • Ensure robust integration of platforms such as Guidewire, Duck Creek, Majesco, Sapiens, and other core insurance suites with cloud-native and digital front-end ecosystems.

  • Provide architecture governance across programs, supporting scalability, security, and data integrity. Client Engagement & Consulting

  • Serve as a trusted advisor on digital transformation journeys including core platform replacement, data modernization, and ecosystem partnerships.

  • Collaborate with functional consultants, delivery managers, and client stakeholders to co-create scalable, future-ready solutions.

  • Support pre-sales and solutioning efforts by defining reference architectures and delivering thought leadership. Team Leadership & Capability Building

  • Lead and mentor a team of architects and technical consultants across geographies.

  • Drive architecture best practices, reusable accelerators, and solution blueprints across the insurance portfolio. Basic Qualifications- Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (MBA is a plus).

  • 15+ years of IT experience with at least 5 years in a senior architecture role within the insurance industry.

  • Deep understanding of insurance domains including Life, P&C, Health, Commercial Lines, and InsurTech trends.

  • Hands-on experience with core systems like Guidewire, Duck Creek, Majesco, or Sapiens.

  • Solid foundation in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), microservices, APIs, and enterprise integration.

  • Strong grasp of compliance frameworks (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA) and industry data standards like ACORD.

  • Excellent interpersonal, stakeholder management, and executive communication skills. Preferred Qualifications- Enterprise Architecture certifications (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman).

  • Experience with agile transformation, DevSecOps, and CI/CD frameworks.

About Accenture

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Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world’s leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth and enhance citizen services—creating tangible value at speed and scale.

We are a talent and innovation-led company serving clients in more than 120 countries. We combine our strength in technology and leadership in cloud, data and AI with unmatched industry experience, functional expertise and global delivery capability. We measure our success by the 360° value we create for our clients, each other, our shareholders, partners and communities.

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